The Women’s Fund of Essex County
The Women’s Fund of Essex County supports nonprofits’ education, health, and workforce programs to advance long-term economic independence for women and girls in Essex County, Massachusetts.
This grant was recently updated
Applications open November 16, 2026 (previously “Late Fall”) and close January 11, 2027; the three-year award changed from $30,000 to an amount TBA. Priorities now target economic independence through Education and Career, Health and Well-being, and Economic Empowerment; eligibility and other details also changed.
Funder: Essex County Community Foundation
Due Dates: November 16, 2026 (Applications open) | January 11, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Three-year grants; amount to be announced
Summary: Supports nonprofit programs advancing long-term economic independence for women and girls in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Key Information: Programs must be gender-sensitive, and all grant funds must be spent within Essex County.
Description
The Women’s Fund of Essex County, at Essex County Community Foundation, supports nonprofit programs addressing barriers to long-term economic independence for women and girls. The fund links sustained well-being with the financial resources and autonomy needed to make informed choices, access opportunities, achieve economic security, and advance gender equity. It pools donors’ gifts to support results-oriented organizations demonstrating positive impacts on women and girls.
Funding priorities changed in fall 2026 and encompass Education and Career, Health and Well-being, and Economic Empowerment. Supported work includes education and career preparation, health education and counseling, and workforce and financial skills development. Programs must be gender-sensitive: their design and implementation must recognize, account for, and meet the needs of women and girls.
